erupp on March 12, 2008
match parts with functions
ANU Superstars, SVHS Anatomy, DG's Wolves, dpt_bme, Anatomy
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|---|---|
corpus callosum | connects the two cerebral hemispheres |
medulla | controls vital functions like heartbeat and respiration |
hippocampus | associated with short term memory |
pons | relays messages between the cerebrum and the cerebellum |
pituitary gland | master gland of the body that controls hormone secretion |
ventricles | contain cerebrospinal fluid |
occipital lobe | receives and interprets visual sensory messages |
temporal lobe | involved in hearing and smell |
acetylcholine | most common neurotransmitter in the body |
frontal lobe | site of logic and reasoning |
parietal lobe | handles all sensory info except vision,hearing, and smell |
thalamus | relay station for sensory information |
pineal gland | produces the hormone melatonin that influences wake/sleep cycles |
cerebellum | controls balance and equilibrium |
optic chiasm | where the optic nerves cross over |
gray matter | made up of nerve cell bodies |
white matter | made up of nerve axons |
hypothalamus | regulates body temperature,water balance, and metabolism |
gyri and sulci | increase the surface area of the cerebrum |
olfactory bulb | involved in the sense of smell |
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